:: Beginning Band::
:: Nixa Bands                                       Nixa, Missouri::
  • The beginning band program for the Nixa Band Program begins in 6th grade.
  • .There are two intermediate buildings, Main Street School and Inman.  Main Street
    school meets every day during the school day.  Inman meets every other day (and
    alternating Fridays) after school.
  • The instrument selection process works to allow the student and parent a voice in
    the selection with the overall balance of the band being the primary consideration.
  • Students are instructed to make three instrument choices from those instruments
    that are offered.  From those three choices, the directors will work with the student
    to find the most natural selection for them while still maintaining a proper
    instrumentation for the future.
  • Students and parents are strongly encouraged not to begin the instrument
    selection process without the directors.   Doing so might cause problems for the
    student and parent once the selections actually take place.
  • The instruments that students can select from are flute, clarinet, oboe, trumpet,
    french horn, trombone, baritone, and percussion.  
  • Instrument rental has become a very effective way for parents to get their child on
    quality instruments.  The most important thing you can do to enhance your
    students opportunity for success, is to provide them with an instrument that will
    work with them at their particular age and is in good working condition at all
    times.  When purchasing an instrument, the directors recommend finding one that
    can be serviced by qualified technicians in a timely manner.  There are a few
    companies out there that provide very cheap instruments, however quality and
    service can be lacking.  The directors for the Nixa school district recommend
    Palen Music Center for all your instrument needs.

  • If you need to purchase an instrument, Palen Music Center
    will be available in the HS commons on Tuesday, September
    2nd.  Woodwind players should attend at 6 PM and Brass
    players by 7:30.  You can also save yourself some time and order
    on-line!  

  • If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Kim Martin by email or at 875-
    5473.

  • Here are the accompaniment recordings from the beginning band book.